A watch type mobile terminal which is worn on a wrist includes: a main body having a display unit; a band unit connected to the main body such that the mobile terminal is worn on the wrist, and surround the wrist; a sensor unit installed in a region of the main body, having a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit, and configured to collect biometric information; a deformation unit formed in a region of the band unit facing the wrist, and provided to be deformed in shape; and a control unit configured to control the deformation unit to be deformed based on activation of the sensor unit.
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1. A watch type mobile terminal, comprising: a main body; a display coupled to the main body; a band connected to the main body and being sized to extend about a user's wrist to permit securing of the mobile terminal to the wrist; a first sensor coupled to the main body and including a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit, wherein the first sensor is configured to collect biometric information and provide sensor data; a deformation element that is physically deformable in response to an input; and a controller configured to provide the input to the deformation element to cause the deformation element to be deformed, wherein the input is based on the sensor data, and wherein in a state in which the band forms a closed loop and is fixed to the wrist, the controller is further configured to expand the deformation element in size such that the first sensor contacts the wrist.
A smartwatch includes a main body with a display, and a band that secures it to the user's wrist. A sensor on the main body emits and receives light to collect biometric data. A deformation element on the band changes shape based on input from a controller. The controller analyzes sensor data and causes the deformation element to expand, ensuring the biometric sensor makes contact with the user's wrist, even when the band is already secured.
2. The watch type mobile terminal of claim 1 , wherein the deforming of the deformation element inhibits ambient light incident to the first sensor.
The smartwatch described above (a main body with a display, a band that secures it to the user's wrist, a biometric sensor on the main body that emits and receives light, a deformation element on the band that changes shape based on sensor data) is improved by having the deformation element block ambient light from reaching the biometric sensor when it deforms. This improves the accuracy of the biometric data collected.
3. The watch type mobile terminal of claim 2 , wherein the deformation element comprises a plurality of deformation members formed to surround the first sensor; and the controller is further configured to provide the input to the deformation element to cause at least one of the plurality of deformation members to be deformed based on an amount of light received by the light receiving unit of the first sensor.
The smartwatch described above (a main body with a display, a band that secures it to the user's wrist, a biometric sensor on the main body that emits and receives light, a deformation element on the band that changes shape based on sensor data, deforming inhibits ambient light incident to the first sensor) is improved by the deformation element having multiple deformation members surrounding the biometric sensor. The controller adjusts the shape of at least one of these members based on the amount of light received by the sensor's light receiver, further optimizing sensor performance.
4. The watch type mobile terminal of claim 2 , wherein the deformation element comprises a plurality of deformation members disposed with the first sensor interposed therebetween, and wherein the plurality of deformation members are deformed to have different sizes such that light emitted from the light emitting unit is directed toward a particular position on the wrist.
The smartwatch described above (a main body with a display, a band that secures it to the user's wrist, a biometric sensor on the main body that emits and receives light, a deformation element on the band that changes shape based on sensor data, deforming inhibits ambient light incident to the first sensor) is improved by the deformation element having multiple deformation members positioned around the biometric sensor. These members deform to different sizes to focus the light emitted by the sensor onto a specific area of the wrist, allowing targeted biometric readings.
5. The watch type mobile terminal of claim 3 , further comprising: a memory configured to store region information, wherein the region information relates to a region at which light emitted from the light emitting unit when the first sensor is activated arrives at the light receiving unit.
The smartwatch described above (a main body with a display, a band that secures it to the user's wrist, a biometric sensor on the main body that emits and receives light, a deformation element on the band that changes shape based on multiple deformation members formed to surround the first sensor, controller deforms at least one of the deformation members based on the amount of light received by the light receiving unit) also includes a memory storing region information. This information describes the expected area where the emitted light from the sensor should be received after reflecting off the wrist.
6. The watch type mobile terminal of claim 5 , wherein the plurality of deformation members are arranged along the band, and when the first sensor experiences relative movement according to the stored region information, the controller is further configured to sequentially deform the plurality of deformation members to move the first sensor relative to the wrist.
The smartwatch described above (a main body with a display, a band that secures it to the user's wrist, a biometric sensor on the main body that emits and receives light, a deformation element on the band that changes shape based on multiple deformation members formed to surround the first sensor, controller deforms at least one of the deformation members based on the amount of light received by the light receiving unit, a memory storing region information) has the deformation members arranged along the band. If the sensor moves relative to the wrist, the controller sequentially deforms the members, moving the sensor to maintain optimal contact based on the stored region information.
7. The watch type mobile terminal of claim 6 , further comprising: a second sensor configured to sense movement of the first sensor unit relative to the wrist.
The smartwatch described above (a main body with a display, a band that secures it to the user's wrist, a biometric sensor on the main body that emits and receives light, a deformation element on the band that changes shape based on multiple deformation members formed to surround the first sensor, controller deforms at least one of the deformation members based on the amount of light received by the light receiving unit, a memory storing region information, deformation members arranged along the band and sequentially deformed to move the sensor relative to the wrist) also includes a second sensor that detects movement of the biometric sensor relative to the wrist.
8. The watch type mobile terminal of claim 7 , further comprising: an alarm unit configured to output an alarm when movement of the first sensor relative to the wrist is sensed by the second sensor.
The smartwatch described above (a main body with a display, a band that secures it to the user's wrist, a biometric sensor on the main body that emits and receives light, a deformation element on the band that changes shape based on multiple deformation members formed to surround the first sensor, controller deforms at least one of the deformation members based on the amount of light received by the light receiving unit, a memory storing region information, deformation members arranged along the band and sequentially deformed to move the sensor relative to the wrist, second sensor detects movement of the biometric sensor) includes an alarm that activates when the second sensor detects movement of the biometric sensor relative to the wrist.
9. The watch type mobile terminal of claim 8 , wherein the alarm comprises vibration, the alarm output unit comprises a haptic module formed along the band, and the controller is further configured to control the haptic module to output the vibration at a position adjacent to a measurement region based on the region information.
The smartwatch described above (a main body with a display, a band that secures it to the user's wrist, a biometric sensor on the main body that emits and receives light, a deformation element on the band that changes shape based on multiple deformation members formed to surround the first sensor, controller deforms at least one of the deformation members based on the amount of light received by the light receiving unit, a memory storing region information, deformation members arranged along the band and sequentially deformed to move the sensor relative to the wrist, second sensor detects movement of the biometric sensor, alarm is triggered by movement) uses vibration as the alarm. A haptic module along the band vibrates near the measurement area based on the stored region information, alerting the user to sensor movement.
10. The watch type mobile terminal of claim 9 , the controller is further configured to control the haptic module to increase strength of vibration as the first sensor becomes closer to the measurement region.
The smartwatch described above (a main body with a display, a band that secures it to the user's wrist, a biometric sensor on the main body that emits and receives light, a deformation element on the band that changes shape based on multiple deformation members formed to surround the first sensor, controller deforms at least one of the deformation members based on the amount of light received by the light receiving unit, a memory storing region information, deformation members arranged along the band and sequentially deformed to move the sensor relative to the wrist, second sensor detects movement of the biometric sensor, alarm is triggered by movement, alarm is vibration from a haptic module) increases the vibration strength of the haptic module as the biometric sensor gets closer to the correct measurement area on the wrist, providing feedback to the user during adjustment.
11. The watch type mobile terminal of claim 8 , wherein the alarm information comprises audio, and the alarm output unit comprises an audio output unit configured to output different audio signals according to a degree of movement of the first sensor relative to the wrist.
The smartwatch described above (a main body with a display, a band that secures it to the user's wrist, a biometric sensor on the main body that emits and receives light, a deformation element on the band that changes shape based on multiple deformation members formed to surround the first sensor, controller deforms at least one of the deformation members based on the amount of light received by the light receiving unit, a memory storing region information, deformation members arranged along the band and sequentially deformed to move the sensor relative to the wrist, second sensor detects movement of the biometric sensor, alarm is triggered by movement) uses audio as the alarm. Different audio signals play depending on how much the sensor has moved relative to the wrist, indicating the severity of the displacement.
12. The watch type mobile terminal of claim 7 , wherein when movement of the first sensor relative to the wrist is sensed by the second sensor, the control unit is further configured to deactivate the first sensor.
The smartwatch described above (a main body with a display, a band that secures it to the user's wrist, a biometric sensor on the main body that emits and receives light, a deformation element on the band that changes shape based on multiple deformation members formed to surround the first sensor, controller deforms at least one of the deformation members based on the amount of light received by the light receiving unit, a memory storing region information, deformation members arranged along the band and sequentially deformed to move the sensor relative to the wrist, second sensor detects movement of the biometric sensor) deactivates the biometric sensor when the second sensor detects that it has moved relative to the wrist, conserving power and preventing inaccurate readings.
13. The watch type mobile terminal of claim 1 , wherein the band comprises a first band connected to one end of the main body, a second band connected to the other end of the main body, and a fastener connecting the first and second bands, and wherein the first sensor is adjacent to the main body and the deformation element is adjacent to the fastener.
The smartwatch described above (a main body with a display, a band that secures it to the user's wrist, a biometric sensor on the main body that emits and receives light, a deformation element on the band that changes shape based on sensor data) has a band consisting of two parts connected by a fastener. The biometric sensor is positioned near the main body of the watch, while the deformation element is placed near the fastener.
14. The watch type mobile terminal of claim 1 , wherein the deformation element is formed in at least one region of the band, and wherein the controller is further configured to control the deformation element to be bent such that the first sensor contacts the wrist.
The smartwatch described above (a main body with a display, a band that secures it to the user's wrist, a biometric sensor on the main body that emits and receives light, a deformation element on the band that changes shape based on sensor data) has the deformation element located in at least one area of the band. The controller bends the deformation element so that the biometric sensor makes contact with the wrist.
15. The watch type mobile terminal of claim 1 , wherein when the first sensor fails to collect the biometric information, the controller is further configured to provide the input to the deformation element to cause the deformation element to be deformed.
The smartwatch described above (a main body with a display, a band that secures it to the user's wrist, a biometric sensor on the main body that emits and receives light, a deformation element on the band that changes shape based on sensor data) activates the deformation element if the biometric sensor fails to collect data, attempting to reposition the sensor for a successful reading.
16. The watch type mobile terminal of claim 15 , wherein when the first sensor unit fails to collect biometric information, the controller is further configured to cause the display to output guide information for guiding movement of the main body.
The smartwatch described above (a main body with a display, a band that secures it to the user's wrist, a biometric sensor on the main body that emits and receives light, a deformation element on the band that changes shape based on sensor data, deformation activated if sensor fails) shows guide information on the display if the biometric sensor cannot collect data. This guide assists the user in repositioning the watch.
17. The watch type mobile terminal of claim 16 , wherein when the first sensor is activated, the controller is further configured to cause the display to output notification information indicating an activated state of the first sensor.
The smartwatch described above (a main body with a display, a band that secures it to the user's wrist, a biometric sensor on the main body that emits and receives light, a deformation element on the band that changes shape based on sensor data, deformation activated if sensor fails, display shows guide information) shows a notification on the display indicating that the biometric sensor is active.
18. The watch type mobile terminal of claim 16 , wherein the guide information includes an image indicating a movement direction of the main body or the band.
The smartwatch described above (a main body with a display, a band that secures it to the user's wrist, a biometric sensor on the main body that emits and receives light, a deformation element on the band that changes shape based on sensor data, deformation activated if sensor fails, display shows guide information) displays an image that shows the direction to move the watch or band to improve the biometric reading.
19. The watch type mobile terminal of claim 15 , wherein the band comprises a first band connected to one end of the main body, a second band connected to the other end of the main body, and a fastener connecting the first and second bands, and wherein the watch type mobile terminal further comprises: a haptic module adjacent to the fastener and configured to generate vibration when the first sensor fails to collect biometric information.
The smartwatch described above (a main body with a display, a band that secures it to the user's wrist, a biometric sensor on the main body that emits and receives light, a deformation element on the band that changes shape based on sensor data, deformation activated if sensor fails) has a band made of two parts connected by a fastener. A haptic module is positioned near the fastener and vibrates when the biometric sensor cannot collect data, alerting the user to the problem.
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